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C Library Functions  - getdepth (3)

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NAME

getdepth(3f) - [M_draw:DEVICE] Return number of bit planes (color planes) (LICENSE:PD)

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Synopsis
Description

SYNOPSIS

integer function getdepth()

DESCRIPTION

Returns the number of bit planes (or color planes) for a particular device. The number of colors displayable by the device is then 2**(nplanes); ie. if nplanes=1,then there are two colors (black and white).

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Nemo Release 3.1

getdepth (3)

August 28, 2026

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